US Bridges

South 4th ST over Rose Berry Branch-Within

Fair

Calloway County, Kentucky · .2 Mi. Sou. of JCT Ky 94 · Structure no. 018B00092N

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,106
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

South 4th ST over Rose Berry Branch-Within is a concrete culvert carrying South 4th ST over Rose Berry Branch-Within in Calloway County, Kentucky. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 7,106 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,106 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSouth 4th ST
CrossesRose Berry Branch-Within
Location.2 Mi. Sou. of JCT Ky 94
RouteU.S. Route 641
CountyCalloway County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.60611, -88.30222
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,106 (2022)
Projected traffic7,106 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was South 4th ST over Rose Berry Branch-Within built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is South 4th ST over Rose Berry Branch-Within in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does South 4th ST over Rose Berry Branch-Within carry?

About 7,106 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is South 4th ST over Rose Berry Branch-Within?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns South 4th ST over Rose Berry Branch-Within?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.